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• [1] Chris O from New York March 17, 2008 - 01:08PM

  Is this a religious ceremony? First a rabbi and now a reverend. I guess the imam is next.

  I thought this was a state function and not a religious one. This is an embarrassment.

  
  
• [2] Chris O from New York March 17, 2008 - 01:09PM

  What a pathetic society that needs to fly its flag of false religiosity. You should not wear it on your sleeves, religious people (oh yeah, you are politicians catering).

  
  
• [3] Chicago Listener March 17, 2008 - 01:11PM

  ugh! is support for hillary as strong as that crowd would indicate?

  anyway, i guess all this god-talk is at paterson's request. yeesh.

  well, finally, we're on to the pursuants and the whereases.

  what can i say except thank god!

  
  
• [4] Paulo from Paterson, New Jersey March 17, 2008 - 01:15PM

  I think the thing that bothered me about the prayer and the opening speech is that they were sectarian in nature... I mean, normally it's very vague making reference to a "creator" not even necessarily using the word "God". This though... you'd think that rabbi regularly had lunch with God on Thursdays. He was giving us very specific things about God's thoughts and opinions that was a little alarming.

  And yes, if you ARE a religious person, you really shouldn't want God to be too closely associated with the caliber of people in Albany...

  
  
• [5] Chris O from New York March 17, 2008 - 01:16PM

  It seems all the top Dems in the state are Hillary boosters to the max. She is the machine Dem, although the vote went to Hillary 57-40, so not a bad showing by Obama among New York Dems.

  
  
• [6] Paulo from Paterson, New Jersey March 17, 2008 - 01:20PM

  Now it's turned into a roast!

  
  
• [7] Sarah Gallogly from Brooklyn March 17, 2008 - 01:21PM

  I'm with Chris O. I could hardly believe my ears. We have a new governor by "divine design"? I've got to look into this separation of church and state we supposedly have.

  
  
• [8] Chris O from New York March 17, 2008 - 01:22PM

  It seems like he is making too many jokes, although he did stop. I mean, one or 2 seem like a good idea but...

  
  
• [9] Chicago Listener March 17, 2008 - 01:24PM

  applause after every introduction...maybe the live broadcast was not such a good idea.

  
  
• [10] hjs from 11211 March 17, 2008 - 01:26PM

  ok we get it. a lot of people showed up.

  now what's the plan for the next 3 years?

  
  
• [11] michael winslow from INWOOD March 17, 2008 - 01:26PM

  What hell is this the circus???

  This state is now in more trouble!!

  Paterson is going to be a huge disaster!

  What kind of speech is this??

  All he does is kiss everyone's *** then introduce them!!

  Pataki he LOVES??? Pataki was one of the WORST governors this state has ever seen!!!

  Dinkins???? All he did was play tennis while the city rioted.

  Is Paterson a stand-up comedian?? Or a Governor???

  We're in trouble!!!!!!!!!!!

  
  
• [12] James Brownski March 17, 2008 - 01:29PM

  Sure, 5 minutes into his introduction as governor and we can already tell that he's going to be a disaster? Come off it already.

  If Paterson ends up being a disaster, how will Spitzer go down in history?

  
  
• [13] Chicago Listener March 17, 2008 - 01:31PM

  [[Posted by: James BrownskiMarch 17, 2008 - 01:29PM

  Sure, 5 minutes into his introduction as governor and we can already tell that he's going to be a disaster? Come off it already. If Paterson ends up being a disaster, how will Spitzer go down in history?]]

  can you re-phrase the question?

  
  
• [14] michael winslow from INWOOD March 17, 2008 - 01:34PM

  Any Governor who has Dinkins at their inaugural speech should be viewed with suspicion!

  
  
• [15] Chicago Listener March 17, 2008 - 01:34PM

  can brian and elaine tell us about bruno and silver? are they the permanent government of ny state? are they on the same team or are they the source of the gridlock? do paterson's words about working together have any real meaning to those men?

  
  
• [16] Paulo from Paterson, New Jersey March 17, 2008 - 01:42PM

  Paterson is a step in the right direction. He has to be. Spitzer was about as far in the wrong direction as one can possibly imagine. I'm cautiously optimistic about him... although, admittedly, regardless of how it turns out, I still live in Jersey. Where hell has already come to stay.

  
  
• [17] hjs from 11211 March 17, 2008 - 01:42PM

  3 men in a room, will continue.

  
  
• [18] levinej March 17, 2008 - 03:28PM

  Funny, seemingly grounded guy, not hysterical and seems to deal with reality head-on -- looking forward to seeing him in action!

  
  
• [19] slande michel from today March 27, 2008 - 03:51PM

  david paterson is a good person for blak people.